conjury

Thân thiện

A magician performs conjury to summon a small glowing spirit.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act or practice of summoning a spirit, demon, or supernatural force through ritualistic means, often involving spells or incantations. This refers to the specific action or event of calling upon such entities. 2. (Archaic/Literary) Magic, sorcery, or enchantment in a general sense. This broader usage treats conjury as synonymous with the practice of magic.

Usage and Examples

• The old book contained detailed instructions for the conjury of elemental spirits.
• The villagers accused her of conjury and witchcraft.
• In the tale, the wizard's conjury was so powerful it shook the very foundations of the castle.

Advanced Usage and Notes

• Conjury is a formal and somewhat archaic term. In modern contexts, words like "conjuring," "invocation," or "summoning" are more common.
• It is often used in historical, fantasy, or occult literature to describe magical practices.
• The term carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation, often associated with forbidden or dangerous arts.

Variants and Related Words

• Conjuration (n.): A direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "conjury." It can also refer to the spell or formula used in the act.
• Conjure (v.): The verb form meaning to summon a spirit or to perform magic.
• Conjurer/Conjuror (n.): A person who performs conjury; a magician or sorcerer.

Synonyms

• Invocation
• Summoning
• Necromancy (specifically summoning the dead)
• Sorcery
• Enchantment

Antonyms

• Exorcism (the act of expelling a spirit)
• Dispelment

Idioms and Phrases

• "Art of conjury": A phrase referring to the skill and practice of magic and summoning.
  • He spent decades mastering the ancient art of conjury.

Học thuật

Noun

1. calling up a spirit or devil

Từ đồng nghĩa

• conjuring
• conjuration
• invocation